We can safely agree that bread is one of the ultimate comfort foods and a staple at any Maltese dinner table. Over the years, unfortunately, diet culture managed to convince many of us that bread (and any other carb, sugar, fun and joy) is the enemy. 

While we won’t continue to feed the stigma against good-old white bread, it is good to note that we can still enjoy the sweet taste of bread AND reap health benefits thanks to the wide choice we have today. 

Malta’s very own Maypole bakery is known to offer top-notch homemade bread that caters to different dietary needs and tastes, and their selection of Sourdough loaves and low-carb bread proves this. 

If you’re looking to control your intake of carbohydrates but don’t want to feel like you’re ‘on a diet’ and restricted, Maypole’s low-carb loaf is your perfect option. 

In fact…

It has 15.8 grams carbohydrates per 100g

Following a low-carb diet helps to promote weight loss, which in turn can help to improve our blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Controlling your intake of carbs can also reduce the risk of mortality, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity. 

It’s also higher in fibre

The low carb count will not affect the amount of dietary fibre you will get from this loaf. Higher amounts of fibre also help to control sugar spikes in your system. 

While sourdough bread, in particular, has rapidly gained popularity thanks to the everso-viral Avocado Toast trend, its health benefits and overall texture and taste are not to be underestimated. 

Here are but a few benefits of a fresh sourdough loaf… 

It’s the right choice for you if you’re (moderately) sensitive to gluten

Sourdough bread contains less gluten than its counterparts, so if you want to enjoy a fresh, hearty snack that agrees with you, give this a try. 

It goes down better (literally!)

Sourdough is easily digested and supports the nutritional uptake of necessary vitamins and minerals from your meal or snack. Consuming sourdough can also help support gut health thanks to its probiotic effect. 

It keeps blood sugar and insulin levels at bay

Sourdough bread is much less likely to impact our blood sugar and insulin levels and doesn’t cause the spike white bread does. It is, therefore, less likely to cause insulin resistance. 

It’s all in the toppings!

The benefits of your sourdough loaf are further enhanced by your toppings of choice or any extra ingredients your local baker included… 

Maypole creates six different sourdough loaves for customers to choose from, each of which can be paired with a magical plethora of toppings:

Black kalamata olives

Add some zest to your mid-afternoon snack and pair it with some fresh ġbejniet à la Maltija.

Chili wine and chorizo

Otherwise known as the perfect add-on to your Friday night cheese boards.

Grano Duro

The plain, OG sourdough tastefully laps up whatever sweet or savoury toppings you’re up for that day.

Hazelnuts and walnuts

Don’t be fooled by its inherent sweetness. Slap some gorgonzola and honey on this baby u għidilna x’int tiekol!

Sundried tomatoes

If ‘island vibes’ were a loaf of bread.

Turmeric and mixed seeds

Throw in some fresh fruit, figs, cottage cheese, jams, and honey… the options are endless with this loaf!

Head down to your local Maypole or visit their website to get your hands on your loaf of choice today!

Sourdough loaves are only available through preorder. Orders must be made by Thursday at midnight and loaves can be collected from your preferred outlet on Saturday.

Low carb loaves are available from Maypole outlets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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